Top Gear: Paddy McGuinness reveals why he was in 'tears' filming BBC show in Bolton

TOP GEAR only recently came to the end of its latest series on BBC Two but filming has already commenced on the upcoming instalments. Earlier this month the trio of Paddy McGuinness, Chris Harris and Freddie Flintoff took a trip to one part of the UK which had huge significance to one of the hosts.

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Top Gear’s last series was a huge hit amongst BBC viewers who tuned into the show in their droves which led to the news it would be moving to BBC One. Production has already started on series 29 and Paddy McGuinness spoke out about why he became emotional as he returned to his home town of Bolton.

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Recently, Paddy appeared on The One Show to speak to hosts Matt Baker and Alex Jones about what was to come in the new series.

The presenter detailed the reason why he became particularly emotional as they returned to his home town. Paddy explained: “Well we’ve just filmed, we did a challenge - 24 hours in Bolton- which is my home town.

“I’ll tell you what, me personally, I drive around the street I grew up in, a two-up, two-down terrace in Bolton.

Top Gear: Alex and Matt quizzed Paddy about the challenge as he opened up on returning to Bolton (Image: BBC)

Top Gear: A behind-the-scenes snap was shared on The One Show (Image: BBC)

I drove down it in this brand-new Tesla and I’m in Top Gear, one of the biggest shows on TV. My mum has passed away now, God rest her soul, but we pulled up outside the house and I properly got choked up!"

He revealed he bumped into an old friend which left him tearful, as he added: “I thought, ‘I can’t believe I’m here now’ and a guy came around the corner who I’d not seen for 40 years who I used to play with as a kid and we were hugging each other and in tears.

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It comes after the show was recently confirmed for another series but it would be moving to BBC One for the first time.

Charlotte Moore, Director of BBC Content said: "The time is right to move the world's best motor show to the nation's most popular channel and bring it to an even broader audience on BBC One.

"Freddie, Paddy and Chris have revitalised the hit series with their escapades and banter; and we couldn't have asked for a better response to their series so far and the impact it's had with young audiences."

Speaking to Express.co.uk about what viewers could expect next time around, Chris Harris revealed: “A bit more travel.

“Also a lot UK based, carry on having fun with these two. The more fun we have making it, the more fun the films are”